A nurse is collecting data on a client who reports feeling stress and anxiety. The client appears restless and is pacing. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective? A. Pacing B. Restless C. Alert D. Anxiety Which of the following findings is subjective?

The correct answer is D: Anxiety. Anxiety is a subjective finding because it is a feeling or emotion that only the client can experience and report. The nurse cannot directly observe or measure anxiety, as it is based on the client's self-report. Pacing (A) and Restlessness (B) are objective findings that the nurse can observe, such as observing the client moving around and appearing agitated. Alertness (C) is also an objective finding that the nurse can assess by interacting with the client and evaluating their responsiveness and orientation. Therefore, the correct answer, anxiety, is subjective because it is a personal and internal experience that cannot be directly observed by the nurse.